Entry Level Scientist- Pharmaceutical Product Testing

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a skilled analyst to perform chemical and instrumental analysis of pharmaceutical products. The role involves operating advanced analytical instruments and preparing samples for testing. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field and have strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and is based in Lancaster, PA.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of pharmaceutical products.
• Operate chromatographic systems and prepare samples for analysis.
• Document work in compliance with GMP standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV/Spec

Karl Fischer titration

Chromatographic systems

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is a market leader in genomic testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, clinical studies support, and has an emerging presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also specializes in molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

Over 30 years, Eurofins has expanded from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to 58,000 staff across a decentralized network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. The company offers over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, composition, authenticity, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels).
• Operate instrumentation independently, including chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer titration, UV/Spec, wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus.
• Prepare samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
• Execute method transfer protocols.
• Document work in compliance with GMP standards.
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, or equivalent directly-related experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and other benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting Disabled and Veteran applicants.